Essential University Physics
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Author: Wolfson, Richard
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Chapter 1, Problem 65P
Express the following with appropriate units and significant figures: (a) 1.0 in plus 1 mm, (b) 1.0 m times 1 mm, (c) 1.0 m minus 999 mm, and (d) 1.0 m divided by 999 mm.
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